Reviews
Rate ShowOne of my faves
I didn’t expect to enjoy this podcast as much as I do. Normally I’m not into talking/interview stuff. That said, I DO love this podcast and the talking and the interviews! Always good food for thought, stuff to make you laugh (and sometimes cry). Great listen!
- regan8or
- Nov. 1, 2022
Great podcast, I listen every day on my walk with my dogs
The podcast is fantastic! I don’t know why it took me so long to start listening after my sister recommended it, but once I did I haven’t stopped. it’s fantastic! To me, the theme song is more Chris Isaak then Bruce Springsteen, and it’s great. My favorite episodes, so far, and to be fair I have not been listening in order , include Michael J Fox, Malcolm Gladwell, and Iliza Shlesinger.I listen every morning on my walk with the dogs I walk in the state lands and it’s beautiful, it’s my favorite part of the day and I thought nothing could make it better… but I was wrong your podcast makes it even better. I love it!!
- SnowyKnight
- Nov. 1, 2022
Brilliant Help for Orators/Preachers
I make my living as a Christian preacher and trainer of preachers. This is the podcast I recommend most. Birbiglia’s insights into language, the craft of oration, constructing narratives, and effective communication are incredibly useful. His questions and discussions with other thoughtful comedians also elicit invaluable perspectives. I mean, he’s also hilarious and so the podcast is just fun. But nearly every episode has at least one little jewel of a comment or interaction with his guests that will help those of us who speak out loud in public. I listen to every episode and highly recommend this to all. If more preachers were as thoughtful about being interesting or funny as Birbiglia is, or had his work ethic on this front, maybe church would have a better reputation?
Keep doing it. Thank you.
- rkinney
- Oct. 31, 2022
Great perspective
Mike gives great perspective to comedy with his guests. Makes me laugh and makes me think.
- Bigby Boland
- Oct. 31, 2022
Birbigs! Love the show
Love the podcast. Loved the show in Berkeley. Congrats on another Broadway show! The whole family enjoys a bit o’ Birbigs.
- NoGreatGeniusMyself
- Oct. 30, 2022
- Supernova Studio
- Oct. 17, 2022
Love!
Mike is one of my favorite comedians by far. And favorite Twitter personalities - though I know it’s opposite personality of his stand up (I feel the same way, buddy). We’ve seen him many times - the most recent in CT while in the midst of creating The Old Man and The Pool and in the midst of being a fan of this podcast so that was interesting. I love hearing about the process and open discussions w/ other comedians and folks in the industry. Sometimes they’re not as laugh out loud and they’re more learning about each other but whatever it is, if there’s a new ep (or even a repeat), I put it at the top of my list cuz he’s that good, it’s that enjoyable and it just makes me happy.
- Devylish
- Oct. 17, 2022
Contemplatives
One of the absolute best podcasts ever. A must for any listener. I have been a fan from the beginning of his stand up and now the podcasts are a daily ritual!
- Contemplatives
- Sept. 30, 2022
I adore this podcast
I was already a big fan of Mike Birbiglia and have been inspired by him as a comic myself but this takes it to a whole new level. Hearing the evolution of Mike’s material and the ideas of other comedians just makes me so happy. This is a pod for comedy nerds, by a comedy nerd. Birbigs just gets it! Particularly love the episode with J. Hope Stein since she’s hilarious, talented, and one of the best poets ever and the dynamic between Mike and Jen is wonderful. Thanks for all of the comfort, intrigue, and laughter Mike!!
- feelillinois23
- Sept. 29, 2022
Recommend!
Can’t say no. I think he really has adapted his humor to the podcast. I have enjoyed all episodes. My friend recommended Mike years ago. Glad I’m on board.
- Qwstffguhfxcvh b
- Sept. 28, 2022
Can Jenn be my new best friend?
This podcast is always top of my list. I especially loved this recent episode with the poet J and spouse of the host. I work with my spouse so I loved hearing their creative process. I find all the best comedians and now poets from this pod.
As I listen I spend my time thinking of my own answers to the speed round questions. I love that Jenn ponders these as well. My superpower is also my sense of smell yet I don’t have any particular smell memory. I am
Often accused of making up smells. “It’s in your head.” Which is both true since it is in my head where my nose sits, but also how scary. Are they saying I have a brain tumor? Just let me have my smells.
You will enjoy this podcast and you will find your own fantasy best friends here too. Mike brings out such wonderful conversations from this his guests. It’s such a helpful series for creatives.
- Sgagnon
- Sept. 21, 2022
a great listen, + a guide on what to watch
I have been listening to working it out for about a year now. Not only do I love the premise of peeling the curtain back on the comedic process, but Mike Birbiglia also has great taste. The only trouble is, I want to watch something by almost every guest. Through the show, I have found Hanna Gatsby (I know, where have I been), just started watching “Hacks” (meta in itself), “Russian Doll,” and more.
The show itself can be so a therapeutic listen, especially during the pandemic era episodes. Birbiglia brings a lot of compassion to his guests and his audience.
I am a comedy fan (comedy nerd adjacent) who is interested in process. I love hearing comics hang out and help each other write jokes!
- GEG42
- Sept. 13, 2022
Favorite episode: Antonoff
Funny and sometimes…oof! I didn’t know what I was looking for when I came here, but the one with Jack Antonoff had “it”.
- NotKermite
- Sept. 9, 2022
Love it
Started listening recently and binged on a plane yesterday while feeling very gross. The jo Firestone ep had me cackling
- hpex59
- Sept. 7, 2022
Mike owes me money…
… because I wrecked my car laughing at him in about 2008. Love him. Crazy Wilmore fan too. Amazing show.
- bryantreat
- Sept. 6, 2022
Funny and philosophical
My favorite podcast to listen to with my 17-year old so. No matter who he talks to there are always some wonderful real-world takeaways mixed in with the humor. Brilliant.
- MsTango
- Aug. 31, 2022
Who can ever get enough Birbiglia?!
Love everything he does! John Birbiglia is the best!
My favorite one is the one with Mike Birbiglia
- Cindy l. Word crazy
- Aug. 29, 2022
The best!
Undoubtedly the best podcast that ever existed and if you’re not listening, are you even living?? In all seriousness though, Mike’s monologues are profoundly amusing and just a little profound too. His conversations with guests are always interesting and it often feels that you, the audience member, are working some things out too.
Favorite episode was the recent one with Jack Antonoff “Jokes are the melodies of comedy” — what an amazing discussion. I have never felt so seen by two people that I’ve never even met. Incredible.
- veggiemegg
- Aug. 26, 2022
- TheFakeHuman
- Aug. 25, 2022
always good
mike sets the tone for such a great conversation. the comics he brings on are great. it’s not always just white dudes, which i appreciate
- yasmine_khan
- Aug. 23, 2022
LOVE LOVE LOVE
To amuse and be amused. I have listened to all of these episodes. I have listened to many of them multiple times. I love the discussion and jokes and brilliant insight discovered through the thoughtful conversations and hilarious banter that happens on these podcasts. What pure joy. I insta’d and said I’d love promoted journals from Thee Birbigs himself. Why? Yes of course it is about money, but also as a long time you’ve been an advocate of journaling and someone who brings up amazing thought provoking topics through the slow round I feel mike birbiglia is someone who could bring hilarity to self reflection. I’ll buy it. Thanks for your work. It’s beyond amusing. Ramblings.
- ramblinfish
- Aug. 20, 2022
Long time comedy nerd listener
Been a big fan of this since it started with the Tip Your Waiter’ pandemic fundraiser. I love listening to Mike with friends as well as getting to know new people. He’s warm and friendly and asks good questions and really makes me feel like I’m listening in on a good, genuine conversation.
- LA Buster
- Aug. 20, 2022
Come for the live Trout; stay for the funny
Loving listening to both the interviewing as well as the walking through material and ideas. A great coping mechanism for my Depression and Anxiety.
Still waiting on that Trout, though. Just.... you know. Just saying.
- I Can't Juggle
- Aug. 12, 2022
- Megfidodar
- Aug. 10, 2022